Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Human Resources Consultant

The closing date is 20 April 2026

Job summary

Human Resources Consultant x2

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, driven HR professional tosupport the Deputy Divisional Head of Workforce and the Divisional Head of Workforce - Co-Ordinator in the provision of a consistently high quality comprehensive service to the Division / Directorate, whilst assisting with the effective resourcing, management and development of the Directorates' workforce in support of its operational goals.

Main duties of the job

The HR Consultant will operate as a knowledgeable practitioner providing expert advice on all HR matters, in particular employment law and good HR practice, providing a point of contact for all employment related queries within the Directorate, identify opportunities where HR can add value especially where significant performance improvement or change management activities are being undertaken.

The postholder will coach and develop line managers to effectively fulfil their people management responsibilities particularly in relation to case management, advice and guidance in respect of disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management. Develop relationships both internally and externally, particularly collaborative partnerships with Trade Unions.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CORP-7824763-B7-B

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced HR professionals who are looking for progression to a role that introduces a mix of operational and partnership working. We would welcome applications from candidates who have previous Senior HR Advisor or HR Consultant experience along with demonstrable experience of working on various initiatives in their role that support the achievement of Trust Key Performance Indicators.

For further information, please email Elaine Stasiak - elaine.stasiak@ouh.nhs.uk or Laura Wiliams - laura.williams@ouh.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced HR professionals who are looking for progression to a role that introduces a mix of operational and partnership working. We would welcome applications from candidates who have previous Senior HR Advisor or HR Consultant experience along with demonstrable experience of working on various initiatives in their role that support the achievement of Trust Key Performance Indicators.

For further information, please email Elaine Stasiak - elaine.stasiak@ouh.nhs.uk or Laura Wiliams - laura.williams@ouh.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • CIPD Qualified
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of employment law
  • Specialist HR Knowledge (TUPE, redundancy, discipline, grievance etc)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of interpreting and applying both the law and complex terms and conditions of employment.
  • Experience of implementing employment polices
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • CIPD Qualified
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of employment law
  • Specialist HR Knowledge (TUPE, redundancy, discipline, grievance etc)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of interpreting and applying both the law and complex terms and conditions of employment.
  • Experience of implementing employment polices

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Head of Workforce - Coordinator

Elaine Stasiak

elaine.stasiak@ouh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CORP-7824763-B7-B

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


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